2010 > USA > Directed by Mick Jackson
With Claire Danes, Catherine O'Hara, Julia Ormond, David Strathairn
Claire Danes stars in this biopic about Temple Grandin, who is a scientist, innovator, professor of animal science at Colorado State University, renowned animal welfare activist, much-in-demand veteran of the speaking circuit, and arguably the world's most accomplished and well-known adult with autism. Her experience growing up with severe autistic symptoms allowed her unique insights into the behavior of cows and other animals, leading her to her life's work of developing more humane methods and facilities for livestock handling. This Emmy Award-winning biopic from HBO chronicles her life in the 1960s and 1970s, beginning with her high school years and ending after she had established her business, Grandin Livestock Handling Systems. Digital Projection
1 hr 48 min